Extreme range wireless lav mic review by Alvoxcon / Hotec

[@xerbandtv4625]

This is the kind of review that I've been waiting for. The actual use on how this amazing device work. Thanks mah men

[@Raychristofer]

Hey you're very welcome my man. In about an hour I should have a pro lapel microphone review live as well if you're interested.

[@xerbandtv4625]

Alright that's cool. Im still looking for the best wireless mic that I could use to my vlog mah frnd. Up until now Im still having hard time to look for the best and reliable wireless microphone. Im very thankful amd lucky that I saw your review men. Keep rockin mah friend.

[@overdrivek9training910]

I bought this dual system about a month ago and I can confirm this is a fantastic product just for the fact that it came with the two transmitters. Very good review!!! Worth the investment. Enjoy!!

[@Raychristofer]

Pay overdrive thanks for stopping through. Glad you dig it. If you shoot a video with it please send me a link I would like to hear. By the way my chihuahua won't stop play nibbling on our fingers and he's like 10 months old what do I

[@PocketableTech]

Wow, I can't get over that range test! I might have to pick up of these, I been holding off on getting one.

[@estradaj777]

Great job , wish we had more honest reviews like yours .

[@Raychristofer]

Awesome thank you. glad it helped

[@Beyondthebackyard-au]

Thanks for bringing this review Ray. A minute and a half in and I was already looking for the link to buy.

[@Raychristofer]

Thank you. I try to be as honest as possible on these. Just listen close to make sure the noise for is acceptable to your ear.

[@ErnestoSuePhotography]

Great review and great price. I especially love the fact you can have two transmitters and one receiver.

[@Raychristofer]

Hello Ernesto, thanks for passing through. The pixel mk7 I reviewed a year ago does have clearer sound for 100.00 . Doesn't have dual mics or rechargeable though

[@Aunteakeys]

A good and honest review. Thank you for your comments, they really helped

[@Raychristofer]

awesome thank you, I'm actually shooting a skateboard tutorial for grown-ups right now and this is the only microphone I have that allows me to skate far from the camera while still demonstrating and talkin.

[@TeKnoVKNG23]

Timing on this is perfect. I had picked up the Maono wired lav mic based on your review and really enjoy it, but I had a $50 Amazon card left over from X-mas that I hadn't used yet and this seems like the perfect new "toy" to pick up for my DSLR. Thanks for another solid review!

[@Raychristofer]

Lol thanks Tekno. If you need better sound the pixel mk7 I reviewed is 99.00. how's the channel going?

[@TeKnoVKNG23]

@@Raychristofer Hard to find time to make videos right now, R/L is just crazy.

[@Raychristofer]

Im struggling with that right now also. some times it takes a week to put a vid together, i shoot parts on different days and steal time to edit in middle of night lol.

[@GoGreenAutos]

Excellent review. I learned so much from it.

[@comedyworld8831]

Another great review . Thanks a million - You hit all the right notes .

[@dbreardon]

This has to be one of the better, low key, not going to lecture to you but just give you honest information, reviews that I have seen. Really great job and thanks!. And high noise floor or not, the low cost lav mics are a boon to anyone starting out...especially young kids/teens without a lot of money who want to have their videos sound pretty professional. Run the audio through Audacity or some other audio software and do a few basic things and it will sound 1000x better than just using the camera in-cam mic.....and for just $40 bucks! What's not to like. For KZbin/vimeo vids, fantastic!

[@Raychristofer]

Hey man you're not lying at all thanks for checking this out. And if you think this mic sounds good I reviewed one for $30 a few years ago that even isolates ambient noise. Check it out and let me know what you think. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqOZfWevn9GsbNk

[@dojangles]

I actually just picked this up. The version with the double transmitter. Worked so well I bought another immediately.

[@Raychristofer]

No way that's such a coincidence. Do you get any of the background hiss I experienced with mine?

[@AnthonyWeekesE1Tech]

Well done on this video! You have improved 2020!

[@Raychristofer]

Lol thanks Anthony. Honesty is the best policy in reviews for sure.

[@TroyInIndy]

Thanks for doing this review. Very helpful. I was looking to get a wireless setup for my son. I was leaning toward a $250 setup but this will work, as he's just getting started in the wireless realm. If all goes well, he can graduate up to a higher priced one later. Great video - I subscribed to ya too :)

[@Raychristofer]

Thanks so much joy appreciate that and sorry for missing your comment

[@MisterDivineAdVenture]

Nice! A "TRANSFORMATIVE" demo video - and at 4:00m you discovered a standard setting strategy to max clean the signal of a wired mic as well (mic gain down, get close-in) -

[@matrixate]

It also goes by another name. They sell it on Amazon. Great review!!

[@Raychristofer]

hello thank you, I'm actually using it as we speak to shoot a skateboard tutorial and it's the only microphone I have that allows me to get far from the camera and still talk

[@PaulDoldenDetails]

Amazing bit of kit Ray for the money the hiss is there in the background but very low that’s Bang for buck alright 😍😍😍😍🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@Raychristofer]

Hello Paul. See you're younger than you thought you were if your ears can pick it up LOL. Cheers

[@buildingsheriff]

Thanks, Ray. Maybe the noise floor would be lowered using a cheap saramonic preamp?

[@Raychristofer]

Interesting. Thanks for the tip. I'm not an audio guru so I'll have to look that up.

[@2020Tech4U]

I noticed it the second I used it and did a sound check, all I found is if you go into the Equalizer settings in your editing suite you can reduce the white noise. But it has its down side to sound quality but getting a better mic should help. Great video bro

[@Raychristofer]

Hey thanks man and I agree, I also have to equalize all the recordings as well. when you equalize theres always some sound quality loss also. I strictly use this for when I need the long range solid link with no glitches. up close I use a long wired lapel. you have a good ear

[@theoldcameraguy]

Impressive long distance range - I agree that the lav sounded better than the headset. 2 unrelated notes - just heard your interview on All Through A Lens - very cool (I’d recognize those dulcet tones anywhere). Also, I’m putting together a Lomochrome Metropolis video and wanted to reference/shoutout your video if you’re cool with it. Thanks

[@Raychristofer]

Hey my man I always appreciate your comments.I'm glad you were able to catch that podcast, I was super nervous when they ask me because I've never been interviewed before but like I say it's always best to just keep it real. Honestly I'm working on a follow-up video of the metropolis because I'm getting much better results shooting it at 400. I still have three rolls left but I will put together another video in the coming months. Yes definitely give it a shout-out I appreciate your support

[@JESTABEATSENT]

Nice video bro, well explained and generally like your style! Keep up the great work!

[@Raychristofer]

Hey thanks man, sorry i missed this comment . good looking out

[@addismultitasking3504]

Thanks Good Video

[@Raychristofer]

thank you

[@marckzwol]

Good review, thanks

[@Raychristofer]

Thanks Marck, cool last name

[@StephenBell_video]

Great review!

[@Raychristofer]

Thanks, good looking out

[@BeauFitts]

Thank you ..Informative and clear video..

[@Raychristofer]

Good lookin out my man.

[@BeauFitts]

@@Raychristofer of course.. it was good.. and thank you.... I bought the product based on your video..!! Mucho Gracias..

[@AndrewLXiong]

Thanks for the review...been looking for one especially with two transmitter like that at an affordable price so I'm going to get these!

[@Raychristofer]

Hey thanks for checking it out man. For the price it can't be beat. Just keep that slight the background noise in mind when you make your adjustments.

[@GTAHomeGuy]

Hey thanks so much for the great review, I liked what you clarified as far as use. The price point is enticing but I think that floor issue might be harder to deal with. Thanks again!

[@Raychristofer]

thank you, i fully agree, this kit saved my butt though when i shot my recent skateboard tutorial as my other wireless units wouldnt travel far enough. im still looking for the perfect set though.

[@GabeThinks]

Thanks for the awesome video!

[@Raychristofer]

Word up bro thanks

[@ch1rayu]

Found this really useful

[@dongerramarco9617]

THANK YOU BROTHER YOU SAVED ME A LOT OF MONEY

[@Raychristofer]

Awesome Don cool. By the way before you buy this check out my pixel mk7 wireless review about a year ago. Sound is clearer, no static. Also 2yrs ago I reviewed the fifine wireless which is only 30.00 and it's incredible. Scroll back and check out those reviews before deciding.

[@dongerramarco9617]

@@Raychristofer ok i just want the best cheap option out there if you can help me. i need four to hook u p to a sound board or mixer pre-amp and from the sound board pre-am the sound be recorded to a dictaphone/voice recorder and also transmitted with a Wireless Guitar System transmitter to cameras!! I will check the video's out right away to decide on sound quality

[@dongerramarco9617]

could you please provide the links? i can't find the video's you are talking about

[@Raychristofer]

@@dongerramarco9617 pixel mk7 kzbin.info/www/bejne/enizgWijgst6bbs FIFine. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqOZfWevn9GsbNk

[@dongerramarco9617]

found it

[@charlesassana2305]

Awesome !!! good review

[@Raychristofer]

Thank you. Honesty is where it's at

[@zelverickproductionsintern3187]

We have a store in Kansas City called Retail Rebel that sales items returned from Amazon. I found this mic there and only paid $4 for it, talking bout a steal!!

[@Raychristofer]

Whaaaaaa?? That's killer I heard you can buy pallets of returned stuff from Amazon to resell.

[@josephjohn3560]

Great review, thanks! By the way, how long does the battery usually last?

[@Raychristofer]

hello thank you that is a good question because Ive never used it from full to empty. click the amazon link ant it will give you the detailed specs

[@jetmartin9501]

Noise floor (hiss) is too high for me but otherwise a great value. I wonder if you can remove that hiss in post production? I'm assuming that what we are hearing in your video is the "raw" sound.

[@Raychristofer]

Hello thanks and yes the noise floor is too high for me also I'm sure you can add some equalizer to minimize itbut I think there's so many good sounding Mic's already there's no need to cripple yourself. This is the first time though I've tested a microphone that I do not know how far it can transmit.

[@Raychristofer]

By the way if you think this microphone is impressive for the pricecheck out this one I reviewed a couple years ago that is unidirectional and it's so good at isolating sound I was able to shoot next to a highway using it. When I bought it it was $30 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqOZfWevn9GsbNk

[@jetmartin9501]

@@Raychristofer Hey thanks for the reference. I did checkout the FinFine? microphone...while it is cheaper there were a lot of things about it that were deal killers for me. Requires both AA and AAA batteries, much poorer distance, too large, inferior sound (IMO), etc. I think the Hotec/Auvoxcon is a much better solution. If you can remove the hiss in post production it's completely usable IMO and distance is great. The category of solutions I'd look at is voice recorders (Tascam or Zoom)...no chance of cutouts and superior sound vs wireless system...just requires post production to sync audio and video.

[@Raychristofer]

@@jetmartin9501 I see you know your stuff and you drive a hard bargain, I have one more microphone that is affordable but with no need for post-production. It does use two doeble a though, The pixel mk7 and it's 99.00. kzbin.info/www/bejne/enizgWijgst6bbs

[@orenkrimchansky]

Thanks bro!

[@Raychristofer]

You're welcome. If they could find a way to lower that background noise this could go head-to-head with a $300 system

[@orenkrimchansky]

@@Raychristofer agree!

[@yunzhao6051]

Great as always Ray!! Wanted to ask, how long is the battery life? :)

[@Raychristofer]

Hello thank you. The manual says 6hrs for both the trans and recvr

[@nihonbunka]

Nice review. Thanks. Do you know one that is a bit better, with a higher noise threshold but still does not cost more than about 200 USD? I decided to go with the Saramonic Blink 500. Even the built in mic sounds okay I think.

[@Raychristofer]

Hello how are you check this one I reviewed about a year ago it's about $99 and it's the best sounding wireless mic I've tried so far. kzbin.info/www/bejne/enizgWijgst6bbs

[@the_creative70]

Hey Ray, Hope you’re good! These are incredible tips! Thank you! Can I use my alvoxcon wireless mic transmitter & receiver set to turn my Rode VideoMic NTG Shotgun mic into a wireless boom pole? I know you can do this with the wireless go set but they’re on back order so wanted to see if I can do it with my Alvoxcon.

[@Raychristofer]

Hello how are you? Thanks and you should definitely be able to plug your shotgun mic into it. I think any microphone will work. I tried to use unidirectional mics also in my wireless systems. Check out my latest review of the holly Land wireless system you might get a kick out of it's capabilities

[@the_creative70]

@@Raychristofer Hi Ray, Thanks man I’m good. Thanks for the reply, much appreciated! I’ll try out your suggestion! Happy Holidays to you and yours!

[@mikulustudios]

Good review, Hotec wireless microphone also comes with a complete kit similar to this.

[@Raychristofer]

Thanks for passing through. Cool

[@azmathrahiman2144]

Hey buddy, does it work without having to plug in the extension mic? Like that thing you hooked up on your tee had in-built mic? If not do you have any recommendation for the same price range?

[@Raychristofer]

hello the only way that would work ids if you purchased a mic with no cord and only the plug. look up the alvoxcon usb pc mic thats where I got mine but im not sure how to buy that seperately

[@malthousefilms6105]

Hi great review, hard to tell how much of the noise floor was just exterior traffic and wind etc. You also said you had a UK affiliate but it’s not in the list above, would it be possible to share it? Many thanks Andrew

[@Raychristofer]

Hello thank you. You know the UK Amazon seems to not have this on it's shelves. It looks like the company selectively codes countries. I will ask them about that though. You have me curious

[@bobbyheartbreak3028]

Thank you. Great review. Now I can adjust my volumes . Can you tell me that song at the end ?

[@Raychristofer]

What's up my man thanks for passing thru. I definitely like to hear some sample audio that you're getting from this unit also. That song is from one of my favorite KZbin music channels. I'll put a link here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJ6ogHp8fb10gNk

[@buggeroff9]

Nice review, the wireless mic seemed quite impressive for the price. Would you recommend any others?

[@Raychristofer]

Hello Prince thanks. I reviewed one about a year ago call the pixel mk7 it's about $99 and the audio is clearer than this. Scroll back through my video history and you will find it.

[@KaioshinAemi]

The price is more than what you shown on screen. I tried to buy the dual set but it cost $95, do you have promo code for discount?

[@Raychristofer]

Hello thats one thing about amazon stores, their prices can fluctuate after I post the review. sorry they didnt hook me up with a discount.

[@anilkerketta8644]

So which one should I buy for dual channel microphone for mobile blogging

[@Raychristofer]

Hello if you need the dual version click the amazon link the company should have a model there for your needs.

[@Solar9905]

Hey Chris. I have a question again. It's working if 3 lapier in one receiver? In one Celpon audio? It works or not? Reply tnx.

[@fultonfilmcompany3554]

Great video. I cannot get ours to work.

[@Raychristofer]

Hello, send it back it may be defective.

[@Solar9905]

Sir I have a question. How about drop your microphone in a distance. And a distance step. How can long you hear this sound? 10 meters? Or 20 meters?

[@Raychristofer]

I'm sorry I'm not sure I understand the question but if you watch the beginning of the video you can see how far it's able to transmit

[@Solar9905]

Sorry Im not perfect to speak English. I'm from lovely Philippines.. I want to know. If the microphone drop in a table. And you get a distance. Step by step away. How long will hear you from the microphone. Can you have a video.? Tag me ty. If you have.

[@Raychristofer]

@@Solar9905 probably over three hundred feet at least. Whether it drops on a table or you speak into it the range should be the same

[@Solar9905]

@@Raychristofer how about the the minimum whisper?

[@Raychristofer]

@@Solar9905 put on some headphones and listen to this video closely and you can hear the minimum whisper

[@HamaraNewIndia]

What is the noise in background sound?

[@prakashmodanwal1224]

can multiple people talk over a distance in same hall in video conferencing like zoom etc.

[@NickWright]

I can't get mine to work at all. I've paired it properly and all systems go according to the manual and every tutorial I've looked up. All I'm getting is that background hiss and complete muting of all other sounds. Like the mic isn't on. I've been trying to use with the receiver plugged into a Canon 80D.. Any ideas on this? Same deal on a phone as well. I'm about to return it.

[@Raychristofer]

Hey Nick yes return it. That thing should be plug and play. In the past few months I've tried 3 different wireless systems on Amazon and two of them were no good I wouldn't even give them to a homeless person

[@fultonfilmcompany3554]

Same with Canon 5D Mark ll

[@troublechesteradventures3853]

hmmm i just got one and no sound i have a cannon T3I and no sound to my cell phone either

[@Raychristofer]

That is strange. That kit comes with a cell phone adaptor with three black rings try that. Also plug the lapel mic directly into the camera without the receiver and try that as a troubleshoot

[@mphil77]

I realized that when I use the two, the volume level is different for both mic. Also, I cannot set up the 2 transmitters on the same frequency. Is there a way I can equalize the sound on the same level for both mics?

[@Beyondthebackyard-au]

The US Amazon won’t ship to Australia. If you can provide a affiliate link for amazon.com.au I’d be happy to use it to help support more reviews.

[@Raychristofer]

Aww I'm sorry. I know I have Canada Germany and England affiliate accounts but I don't have an Australia. I really appreciate the thought though. Thanks for checking this out.

[@MrBoothdude]

I'm curious about using this in Australia. Beyond the Backyard, did you get one? The problem is that this product uses 902-928MHz but in Australias the legal frequencies for such a thing are 915-928MHz. I can't find the documentation online and haven't received a reply to my email to alvoxcon. How does channel selection work? Can the user manually set the frequency that the transmitter is using? Also, Ray do you think the hissing would preclude using this for making instructional videos for an on-line training business (yoga)? Thanks for the review and any advice!!

[@Beyondthebackyard-au]

Peter Boothby I haven’t ordered one yet. I figured since they were available it should be fine. I’ll have to look into it

[@MrBoothdude]

I just found another few videos showing how to set the frequencies. I'd say in Australia one has to be a bit careful when first turning on the transmitter and bumping the frequency above 915MHz to be legal. Once there, presumably one would just leave it set.

[@Raychristofer]

@@MrBoothdude Hello Peter, for instructional videos I would choose something else because you want the clearest as possible. If you need wireless and you're on a budget look at my FIFine wireless review about a year ago it's outstanding for 30.00. or my pixel review it's about 99.00 but more suited to video cameras. For all my talking head videos though I always use a wired powered lapel that would be best for your videos as you don't have any interference problems. I reviewed a rechargeable one about a month ago. Let me know how it goes

[@MM-tt3np]

Noise is taken care off in post production with plug-ins ;) This set goes for $18 on Wish.com

[@Raychristofer]

Whaaat. 18 lol. That's incredible thanks for the heads up

[@CountChilly]

what is it called

[@alekhkmohandas]

How much is it's battery capacity

[@Raychristofer]

Hello, unfortunately I can't remember all of the specs but if you click the Amazon Link in the description you can find specific details there

[@alekhkmohandas]

But there is no time duration. That it works

[@Raychristofer]

@@alekhkmohandas you probably didn't read the Amazon link specs. I just clicked it , I'm copying here the manufacturer battery specs "6 hr (Built-in rechargeable battery)"

[@alekhkmohandas]

Thanks 😊😊

[@alekhkmohandas]

Does it's hiss sound can be removed by replacing the mic??

[@AutoBotcity1978]

Ill be doing video reviews with my video and vlogging and thought these would be good and received the mics BUT the hiss is killing me.. I am using my cell phone to record a voice memo.. What should I do about the hiss? Do I fix this in post?

[@Raychristofer]

Hello you know what I have three wireless systems with hiss also that companies sent me. I honestly dont try to fight it I just use the models I have that sound great such as the pixel MK7 I reviewd a year ago, its 99.00 though and the Fifine system thats 30.00 and unidirectional, you can find both in my video histories.

[@Hamsayogafoundation]

This is noise cancellation mic.

[@JDProductionspresents]

Can you fix any of the noise in post?

[@Raychristofer]

Hello yes you can apply qde noise of course but honestly if you want good sound quality I recommend getting a wireless system that sounds good out the gate. Almost two years ago I reviewed a $30 system from a company called fifine it sounds incredible and better yet and isolates sound from the sides in a way that this cannot. Scroll back in my videos and check it out. Also recommend one I reviewed called the pixel mk7 it's about $99 and it's a perfect balance between affordability and quality

[@jonathanRodriguez-vq4tb]

Se escucha ese jis

[@c0pyimitati0n]

These mics pick up WAY too much background noise.... they're not bad for the price but I would rather use a Rode Smartlav+ and my phone.

[@Raychristofer]

I agree. Actually the best Mike I have for isolating noise is a $30 5 fine wireless I tested about a year ago. It is unidirectional and only picks up in front of the microphone. I tested it next to a highway and was able to speak comfortably

[@c0pyimitati0n]

@@Raychristofer I use a Rode SmartLav+ and a JK Mic-J (the Mic-J is awesome and beats out a lot of more expensive lav mics)

[@Raychristofer]

@@c0pyimitati0n for normal videos and talking head stuff I always use a battery-powered wired lavalier mic desta eliminate the possibility of interference or hiss. I saved the wireless units for when I'm out in the field I need to step back a little

[@c0pyimitati0n]

@@Raychristofer I never get any interfere or hiss with my lav mics though 🤷‍♂️ However with my Rode Videomic Go plugged directly into my 5d MK IV, it will hiss if you record near a wireless router.

[@germanevision]

You took a lot of trouble in shooting this video. Thanks

[@Raychristofer]

Hello Germaine thanks so much for noticing, I do that for all my mic reviews. If you want a clear quality mic with no static I reviewed one 2 years ago for thirty bucks called fifine on the channel. Another called pixel about a year ago. This transmits super far but the hiss triggers my OCD lol

[@germanevision]

@@Raychristofer thanks. That was big help. Between Fifine and Pixel which is better?

[@Raychristofer]

@@germanevision the fifine is unidirectional that means you could be standing next to a highway and it will do a good job of isolating the car noise as much as possible. It sounds great but it's not made for cameras so there's no hot shoe mount. The pixel sounds great but that microphone is omnidirectional meaning it picks up sounds from everywhere and many times that's not good for me when I'm outdoors. The pixel does have a hot shoe mount . If I had to choose one I would choose the fifine.

[@germanevision]

@@Raychristofer Are you serious? Unidirectional lapels mics themselves cost at least a couple of hundred US dollars. And I have been looking for such budget lapel mics for a long time. Then Fifine must be a steal if the range and performance are good. Thanks again.

[@Raychristofer]

@@germanevision heck yeah man check out the review I shot the opening sequence next to interstate highway. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqOZfWevn9GsbNk